Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- China will hold a massive military parade in central Beijing today (03) to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging its commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.

In Tian'anmen Square stand towering structures shaped like the Great Wall -- a symbol of the Chinese nation's courage and solidarity in resisting foreign aggression -- crowned with giant numerals "1945" and "2025."

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the event.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, is expected to address the rally and review the parad...